NTPC has produced 7.36 MMT of coal production, according to data available as of August 31, a robust growth of 62 percent compared to 4.55 MMT in the same period last year.
“With careful planning, mobilization of resources and regular monitoring, NTPC has achieved substantial growth even during the monsoon period so far, and hopes to support the growth that will help ensure uninterrupted, reliable and affordable power generation,” said an official. release. .
It said NTPC shipped 7.52 MMT of coal from its own mines compared to 5.47 MMT of coal shipped during the same period last year, a 37 percent growth.
The release said NTPC has taken several steps to increase coal production from its coal mines.
The deployment of high-capacity dumpers and an increase in the existing excavator fleet size has allowed the operational mines to increase production, it said.